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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Persia looks good on second outing

Tue 17th Sep 2019, 16:32

Persia and Donnacha O'Brien Persia and Donnacha O'Brien
© Photo Healy Racing

Persia made a significant step forward on his second outing to claim the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Galway this afternoon.

Aidan O'Brien 's charge had finished mid-division on his debut at the Curragh last month but like a lot of the yard's runners he improved markedly for the run.

Donnacha O'Brien was soon prominent on the Galileo colt today and he led after a furlong in the extended mile contest.

The 2/1 favourite was asked for an effort passing the two pole and always looked in control in the straight as he kept on well for a five length success over long-time pursuer Alatar

The winning rider said:- "He had a nice run first time, is still quite raw and green but he is learning plenty and has plenty of ability.

"It is a maiden so it was easier (to get to the front from his 11 draw) and he broke quite well.

“He is a beautiful big horse and there is a lot of improvement in him . He will be a fine staying horse next year."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)

1st
2/1Fav
Tote €3.40 €1.10
2nd
5L
6/1
€1.80
3rd
0.5L
6/1
€2.10
4th
0.5L
14/1
About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.